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RPS publishes interim Regulations to enable royal college elections in early 2026

RPS asks for members' views on interim Regulations to enable elections to new royal college in early 2026.

21 Oct 2025

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Pharmacist who stole prescription drugs given suspended prison sentence

Gareth Parry, of Brynhyfryd Terrace, Ferndale, was sentenced having pleaded guilty to four counts of theft by employee.

10 Feb 2025

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GPhC proposes stronger FtP guidance around racism and discrimination

Proven acts of discrimination likely to result in suspension or loss of registration

01 Dec 2022

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Watchdog questions if GPhC can hold large businesses to account

There is a 'power imbalance' between the GPhC and large pharmacy multiples says watchdog

14 Sep 2022

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GPhC standards 'flexible' on support for Ukrainian refugees

Regulator issues a statement on support efforts for those fleeing to Britain.

23 Mar 2022

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Fewer employees made whistleblowing reports to GPhC last year

Whistleblowing reports to GPhC dropped to less than a quarter compared to previous year.

28 Sep 2021

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GPhC's FtP performance 'still falling short'

The General Pharmaceutical Council is still failing to hit its performance standards when it comes to dealing with fitness to practice concerns.

08 Jun 2021

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GPhC too soft on corporate multiples claims PDA

The GPhC is disproportionately tough on individual registrants compared to pharmacy owners and premises, the PDA has claimed. 

16 Apr 2021

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More powers to be devolved to GPhC under proposed legislation

The Government is proposing that health regulators such as the GPhC are given greater powers to set more of their operating procedures.

25 Mar 2021

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New guidance explains Community Pharmacy Regulation changes

Guidance on implementing the new Regulations published in October, including new DMS 

24 Dec 2020

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Opinion: Why is the GPhC making such odd decisions?

In as much as it is possible to have a ‘good’ pandemic, the GPhC seemed to manage it back in the spring – but there have been some curious decisions since then.

16 Nov 2020

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GPhC 'still taking too long on FtP cases'

The GPhC is still taking too long to conclude fitness to practise (FtP) cases, the Professional Standards Authority says in its annual report.

02 Nov 2020

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GPhC: Trans hormone pharmacy 'failed to safeguard children'

An online pharmacy which has attracted controversy failed to meet the GPhC’s standard for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.

28 Oct 2020

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Growth in employee whistleblowing reports to GPhC

The number of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians whistleblowing to the GPhC continues to grow.

25 Sep 2020

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GPhC gains extension of suspension order in FtP case

Case follows another in July where extension to suspension order was not granted.

20 Aug 2020

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GPhC defends antibody test ban

It is “legitimate and appropriate” for the GPhC to take action over 'retail issues' chief executive Duncan Rudkin has claimed.

30 Jul 2020

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